Sealent from dow corning is it safe?

[divedeep1689]

I AM WANTING TO BUILD A FUGE AND I HAVE THIS WILL THIS BE BAD TO USE AS A SELANT? 732 multi purpose selant 100% SILICONE RUBBER CONTAINS DIMETHYL SILOXANE HYDROX TERMINATED SILICA AMORPHOUS MELTHLTRIACETTOXYSILANE ETHYLTRIACETOXYSILANE HERE IS A LINK TO DOW CORNING THE MAKER http://www.dowcorning.com/applications/search/default.aspx?R=2142EN

 

[HN1]

I really don't know for certain, but I personally would not use it based solely on the skin irritation cited in the MSDS sheet. I figure if it's likely to irritate human skin than anything leached into the water going over a fish's gills will almost definitely do harm. Like I said though, I really don't know so....

Bump!

 

[divedeep1689]

Lol thanks for your 2 cents tho i am not using it till someone who has used it or knows more about it says its safe so for now nope nope lol and what does bump mean lol sorry

 

[HN1]

Lol thanks for your 2 cents tho i am not using it till someone who has used it or knows more about it says its safe so for now nope nope lol and what does bump mean lol sorry

I don't blame you a bit for not using it. That's the smart move IMO.

No problem... BUMP = Bring Up My Post.

It really should be BUYP, but that just looks silly.

 

[divedeep1689]

oh ok lol

 

[joy13]

I know GE Silicone 1 is aquarium safe after it is cured.

 

[GhostKnife]

You can buy aquarium sealant at a LFS. Maybe even online to get it cheaper. Home Depot or Lowes might carry it I am not for sure. For PVC I used Oatley... I think that is what its called and it says that it will irritate lots of things. Skin, respiratory, and eyes. It however is aquarium safe.

 

[divedeep1689]

alright well wat about these 2 kinda similar Polyseamseal | Tub & Tile Adhesive Caulk - A Kitchen and Bath Adhesive and Caulk in One and MAPEI at Lowe's: Keracaulk U White 10oz this is the same stuff the last one of wat i have in front of me but mine is in caulk form not liquid

 

[divedeep1689]

i have to do a quick fix guys on my sump and cant afford to buy anything right now just lookin for a quick home remedy

 

[GhostKnife]

I looked it up. Amazon.com: Dap 00688 Dow Corning Silicone Rubber Aquarium Sealant 2.8-Ounce Clear: Home Improvement
This is aquarium safe. i would not use the kind you have just because they make a specific brand for aquariums.

 

[divedeep1689]

thanks ghost maybe it will hold till i can afford to buy it lol \

 

[divedeep1689]

never mind no sealent needed anyways wat i had to do was for my fuge i needed to make a line from my fuge to my sump well my fuge is a acrlic or plastic five gallon i think its plastic never been around acrylic enough to tell diffence i just to a pipe and my soildering gun made a small hot holein the tank and ramed the pipe in and now its sealed lol it melted back around the pipe like i planned

 

[jsoong]

alright well wat about these 2 kinda similar Polyseamseal | Tub & Tile Adhesive Caulk - A Kitchen and Bath Adhesive and Caulk in One and MAPEI at Lowe's: Keracaulk U White 10oz this is the same stuff the last one of wat i have in front of me but mine is in caulk form not liquid

I know you don't need to use it any more, but for others looking ...

NO, do not use any silicone for kitchen/bath or tile/tub. Those contain mildewcide & not aquarium safe. Also, do not use anything but clear, <So white is out!>

You want 100% pure clear silicone (with nothing else added), normally this is marked for "Windows & Doors". GE Silicone I used to be good, but I read that there is a reformulation & it may also contain mildewcide.

I normally use a Hardware store store brand (Rona -- only in Canada) 100% silicone. It is marked also "for aquariums use".